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Northlake, SC
Census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Population
4,390
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,062
ZIP codes
0
Northlake and its ZIP codes
Northlake at a glance
- Northlake is about 6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,635, 29% above the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,700 (7% above South Carolina) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Northlake, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northlake, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,635
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$277,700
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (663), German Americans (562), Norwegian Americans (270).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Northlake.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,229
72,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,186 per person
How people get to work
Northlake, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northlake, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
859
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northlake, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Northlake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5.9 |
| AndersonCity | 4 mi | 16 |
| Sandy SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
| La FranceCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| PendletonTown | 6.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Homeland ParkCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.7 |
| ClemsonCity | 9.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| BeltonCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| CentralTown | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| WilliamstonTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| West PelzerTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| StarrTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| PelzerTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| NorrisTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| CateecheeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northlake, SC in?
- Northlake is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Northlake, SC?
- About 4,390 people live in Northlake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northlake?
- Nearby places include Centerville (3.7 mi), Anderson (4 mi), Sandy Springs (4.2 mi), La France (5.7 mi), Pendleton (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023